We have a fence all around our house and yard. Entry is through a gate. Which we keep chained with a hefty padlock. This morning husband and I tried to leave for our walk along the river – only to … Continue reading
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Ask the average Malaysian what animals we have and he could probably say elephants and tigers and monkeys. He might even mention orang utan, although he could well be a bit vague about whether they are found in the Peninsular, … Continue reading
Nice, eh? Came in the email today…That’s for Song of the Shiver Barrens which is Book 3 in The Mirage Makers trilogy. Book 1, Heart of the Mirage, was also a finalist, but in 2006. That’s the sublime part.And then … Continue reading
I had a birthday last week. And I read somewhere that since the year I was born, the world’s population has trebled. That’s 63 years, folks. In 1804 there were 1 billion people on earth. There are now 6.65 billion. … Continue reading
Ever wondered if they are honest? There’s been a few posts on the subject just lately: Justine Larbalestier and John Scalzi (read the comments section) and Meg Rosoff. The consensus seems to be that “if I don’t like it, I … Continue reading
He has a good teacher…! That’s bassist Eric Holden, who has played with Five For Fighting, the BoDeans, Josh Groban, etc, etc, and closer to (my) home, Corinne May… … Continue reading
I hope you have all looked at that cool video I told you about yesterday. If not do it now before reading further. Because I want to ask you something. If you were walking through a large space in a … Continue reading
I’m reworking Rogue Rainlord at the moment before “real” work catches up with me again. And it truly is amazing how many times two different readers can read exactly the same thing and see two different things. And how humbling … Continue reading
Yes, it’s not the tyre track of a large mechanical monster, but the pathway of a single Green Turtle, going back to the sea after nesting on Sipadan Island. The eggs are collected – mostly to keep them safe from … Continue reading
Nothing makes me happier than to see this on a beach. Follow up tomorrow. … Continue reading